Internships

INTERNSHIP POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

About AACC: The Arab American Civic Council was founded in 2011, with the purpose of forming a dynamic grassroots organization that empowers and promotes the civic engagement of the Arab American community in the Greater Los Angeles area. Our work has contributed to building civic leaders, positively reconstruct the general narratives around Arab Americans, and nurture unity among our diverse Arab American community, regardless of sectarian background, religious identities, and/or political party affiliation. The AACC’s programs and campaigns have been centered on the advancement of the Arab American community through advocating for their issues, and amplifying their voices, which are extremely underrepresented in local and national public dialogue and spaces. We work to achieve this through community organizing, advocacy, public policy, leadership development, cultural outreach, educational activities, and coalition-building with community partners, allies, and other marginalized communities. The AACC programs raise awareness about the plight of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants and organize on their behalf to ensure that they are welcomed, well-represented, and leading a dignified life in their new homes. We support justice and equality for all, and highlight the importance of nonviolent organizing in pursuing social and public policy change.

A good understanding of the Arab community in the Greater Los Angeles Area, also preferred.

Candidate must be an enrolled college student, or recent graduate. The internship position is unpaid but may be used for college credit. A commitment of a minimum of 12 working hours weekly is required. Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to aaciviccouncil@gmail.com. Application deadline is July 27.

Position: COMMUNICATIONS INTERNTerm: FallHours Required: 16/Week

Internship responsibilities include:

Using WordPress to help manage the AACC website with current content, event, and donation pages while coordinating with other staff to assist with content that supports efforts that drive awareness of AACC programs and services online

Maintaining the social media presence including regular updates and creation of appealing content on multiple platforms including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Writing original content and publishing updates to community members regularly using Mailchimp.

Preparing press releases and proactively working with media to generate comprehensive coverage of Arab Americans

Providing digital and print marketing support for AACC programs and events

A good understanding of the Arab community in the Greater Los Angeles Area, also preferred.

Candidate must be an enrolled college student, or recent graduate. The internship position is unpaid but may be used for college credit. A commitment of at least 12 working hours weekly is required, including evenings and weekends for presentations and community outreach events. Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to aaciviccouncil@gmail.com. Application deadline is July 27.